Harris told Israeli President Isaac Herzog during their phone call Thursday that she would hold a Seder in person at the Naval Observatory, according to a White House official.
The official said Harris and Emhoff will be joined by Jewish members of their staff and their loved ones. On Thursday, the pair is expected to give remarks the White House’s second virtual Seder.
Harris and Emhoff have shared a multitude of firsts in their historic roles. Emhoff is the first Jewish spouse of a president or a vice president, and Harris is the first woman and first woman of color to hold her title.
“This is the second Passover in a row that we’re celebrating virtually and hopefully it’s the last,” Emhoff said at the time. “The pandemic has forced all of us to adjust or pause some of our favorite traditions and activities, but if we all continue to follow the guidelines that are helping to keep us safe … we’re gonna win this fight against Covid and we’re all gonna be together in person next year.”
Emhoff recently tested positive amid a wave of positive Covid cases among administration officials and those in President Joe Biden and Harris’ orbit.
Still, Emhoff has said repeatedly that Passover has always been one of his favorite holidays, and he recalled going to Seders as a child at his grandma’s.
On Wednesday, Emhoff started his in-person celebrations early when he visited a Jewish day school in Washington to commemorate with elementary and middle school students.
